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'I'm just one of many who want to help': Road safety driving force John Williamson honoured
Community stalwart John Williamson has been awarded a Queen's Service Medal.
English teacher says her curious mind to thank for 30 years of service
Northland Astronomical Society star has been awarded a Queen's Service Medal.
Fire chief says medal belongs to the village that raised him
Long-time Kawakawa fire chief Wayne Martin has been awarded a Queen's Service Medal.
It is a privilege to be of service to education, says Louise Ānaru-Tangira
Northland principal achieves high Māori student progress by working with the community.
'Chalk and cheese': The eclectic life work of Māori artist, conservationist, Treaty negotiator honoured
Alex Nathan has dedicated his life to preserving and celebrating the natural world.
Car thefts, aggravated assault and ramraids keep police busy
Platypus Whangārei and Bank Street Foodmart ram raided on Wednesday night.
Over $3m to clean up Ruakākā site of hazardous waste
Taxpayers and ratepayers stumped up large in clean-up cost of Northland waste site.
Gunshots callout in Whangarei; 3 new Covid cases in Hokianga
News in briefs from Northland.
Police report no issues at Northland beaches so far
New Year's Eve promises nice weather for Northlanders and holidaymakers.
Holiday ends in tragedy after head-on crash at Pukenui
The injured included a mother travelling with two children and a grandparent.
Waipū skateboarders and supporters are ready for a summer of skating
Skateboarders are thrilled with the new Waipū skate park.
One dead, multiple injured in head-on crash at Pukenui
SH1 now open but motorists told to expect delays and avoid the area if possible.
Northland 12-year-old could be youngest NZer charged with murder
12-year-old is jointly charged with a boy now aged 15 after the death of an Ōkaihau man.
Fears for Mangawhai sandspit over seabed sand mining
Sand mining could affect Mangawhai Sandspit - NRC.
Meet the Town Basin marina residents
A glimpse inside the lives of the Whangārei Town Basin marina residents.
Island summer library open; and Police looking for missing man
News in brief from Northland
Small earthquake off Whangārei, but nobody seems to have felt it
Magnitude 2.5 earthquake happened off Whangārei on Monday
Four Fulton Hogan road workers narrowly escape erratic driver
Police have been notified about the incident at roadworks in Towai.
Northland's Christmas Day was hottest of the summer
Thought Christmas Day in Northland was hot? Correct. It was the hottest summer day so far.
Vehicles hitting power poles prompt safety plea
At least 62 vehicles have crashed into power poles in Northland in 2021
Christmas Eve chaos leaves Kevin Page frazzled
Forgotten roll, cold drink and power drill combine for Christmas Eve chaos
Kaiwaka has Northland's first hyper-rapid electric vehicle charging station
Kaiwaka home to Northland's first hyper-rapid electric vehicle charger
Waipū serious crash claims one more life, man dies in Auckland Hospital
Waipū serious crash two days before Christmas kills both husband and wife.
Young Kaipara family's home left in ruins after Christmas Eve fire
A fire tore through a young family's home and garage on the Pouto Peninsula in Kaipara.
Whangārei's Donna Logan expands horse training operation in Singapore
Northland horse trainer Donna Logan has boosted her stable's firepower in Singapore
School absenteeism and hospital waiting times soar during Covid - Reti
Shane Reti: The focus on public wellbeing and the economy must continue amid Covid.
Drowning fatalities almost half with scuba diving the most common cause
Northland lifeguards are preparing for an influx of beachgoers over the holiday period.
How vaxxed is Northland's police force?
Police Association president Chris Cahill says vaccination data only tells half the tale.
Carolyn Hansen: Is multitasking the answer to our busy lives
Our brains are not designed excessive multitasking.
Christmas miracle: Owhiwa kiwi first to successfully nest in decades
Whangārei Heads was lucky to have two new kiwi chicks hatch this festive season.
Whangārei's e-scooter trial - how's it travelling?
The bright purple Beam e-scooters have their supporters ... and critics.